James Scavotto
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James Scavotto | |
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| 38th Mayor of Seattle | |
| In office April 13, 1938 – April 27, 1938 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Dore |
| Succeeded by | Arthur B. Langlie |
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| Born | James Scavotto 1891 (Date Uncertain) |
| Died | February 24, 1950 (aged 59) |
James Scavotto (1891 – February 24, 1950) was an American politician who served six terms on the Seattle City Council[1] and one very brief term as Mayor of Seattle, replacing John F. Dore who resigned due to rapidly failing health.
First elected to council under the banner of reform, Scavotto backed several initiatives as a councilmember, including a $3 minimum wage, mandatory meat inspections, an end to "secret" Council meetings, and expansion of streetcar lines.
His first term in particular also included being involved in a fistfight at City Hall, as well as an incident wherein an unidentified "youth" fired eight pistol rounds into his automobile.[2]